What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

A safe, judgment free space to process your experiences and feelings.  There will be moments where I challenge you, this is to help you recognize your strengths and grow.

I am an affirming Black female in a large body, that strives to help everyone feel empowered to be their authentic selves. I have always been passionate about helping others. With over twenty-two years in the helping profession, I have had the opportunity to assist many souls experience healthy change. My goal and purpose in life is to help others navigate through life's challenges with a holistic and organic approach. I have exemplified this in my practice as a Certified Trauma Professional. During my time working with those struggling with substance use disorder, I recognized that trauma was at the root of substance use, and traditional talk therapy didn't always work. Implementing EMDR and Brainspotting into my learning and practice has had such a positive impact with clients.

Space to tell your story and to be understood, first and foremost. I often identify different “parts” of you that may be feeling different things at the same time. I find this helps make things a little more linear and manageable. I hope that naming and exploring these parts actually creates healing in and of itself, but we’ll uncover other levels of change as we go. 

Hello! I have been practicing therapy for 9 years, and truly enjoy what I do. Working with me, you’ll likely connect some dots about relational and personal patterns you see in yourself (the “what is this?” and “why am I the way I am?”), and we will also explore what this means for you (“so what now?). My hope is that insight into yourself, and a willingness to create a change in your system will guide you to more spaciousness and freedom in anxiety, depression, reactivity in relationships, etc.  I’m not saying that therapy will solve everything. But I do think it’s worth a shot to see if you can start to untangle a few things, or grow in self-compassion and self-understanding. 

I’ll ask you how you’ve been since I’ve last seen you and sometimes that’s enough to fill our full session! If not, I’ll ask if there is something in particular that you want to explore, and if that’s a no as well, then I’ll suggest an experiential exercise or mindfulness activity. 

You’re overwhelmed by being everything to everyone. While everyone else sleeps, your mind races with worst case scenarios as you dissect a minor experience from earlier in the day. It’s hard making decisions about even the simplest things. Life just isn’t as much fun as you want. You’ve tried talking to your friends about this stuff, but it never seems to help or change anything. Stacks of self help books go unread on your nightstand and following lifestyle influencers makes your self esteem plummet. Life is hard and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. You deserve to be truly seen and heard without judgement. Your own answers live within you, and when you reach out for support, I’ll help you find them. 

In our first session together, I will begin with some small talk and then going into the logistical things such as confidentiality, cancellation policies, etc. Then, I will ask you questions about you: Your hobbies, your likes, your significant relationships, your coping skills. I usually end the first session by discussing goals this way we know what we’re working towards.  The second session is predominately about your family of origin, this way I can get a better understanding of relationships that have shaped you.  From there each session is different. I take a collaborative approach, where I see if there’s anything you want to revisit from our previous session or anything new that you’d like to work through. I always take sessions at the clients pace and comfort. Sessions last 45-50mins and I try to end session with some chit chat again, whether it be weekend plans or something else upcoming.  If you have any other questions about what therapy with me is like, please reach out! 

I help individuals and couples improve relationships in their life by processing how past dynamics/experiences impact their present selves. Schedule a free consultation today!

In my practice, you are the expert on your own lived experiences, and I honor and validate your unique journey. My approach is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals, using a combination of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you build confidence, heal, and grow. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are, free from judgment, as we work together to challenge, validate, and affirm your experiences, empowering you to move forward at your own pace.

Welcome! I am an emo/punk and art loving therapist in Georgia offering person-centered, empowerment-based counseling for adults.

I provide a supportive environment where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. This safe space allows you to explore and understand aspects of yourself that might have been buried or ignored for too long. As we delve into your emotions and the root causes of your struggles, you gain insights into patterns of behavior or thinking that may be keeping you disconnected from your true self or your goals. You will also learn self-regulation techniques, such as breathing exercises, guided imagery, and somatic practices, which help calm your nervous system and foster a deeper connection between body and mind, making it easier to process emotions and reprocess traumatic memories. Unresolved trauma, pain, and negative thought patterns are addressed and processed. I use EMDR to reprocess traumatic memories, allowing your brain to heal and integrate past experiences in a way that no longer causes distress, and reducing their emotional impact on your present. EMDR helps shift negative beliefs related to trauma to more positive, adaptive beliefs. TEAM-CBT focuses on recognizing and breaking free from the distorted thinking patterns and self-defeating behaviors that are keeping you stuck. I will help you reframe your thinking so you can begin to shift your emotional responses and regain control over your actions. Then we will work on creating a new, healthier patterns in your life.

I specialize in working with ambitious adults who are secretly dealing with anxiety, depression, or past trauma to heal deeply, build emotional strength, achieve a deeper sense of happiness and purpose, and live a more fulfilling and connected life.

I provide 45-minute and 90-minute sessions. Our first session would involve getting to know each other, history taking and ensuring that you have the tools to help you when things feel hard or overwhelming. I primarily do EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which involves reprocessing of old and potentially traumatic memories that have likely been "incorrectly" stored with negative beliefs about yourself. This process is unique and most are not familiar with it so I will ensure that you have adequate information on how this works prior to beginning our work together.

I grew up surrounded by nature and beauty in Northern California. I completed my undergraduate degree in Sociology at Biola University in La Mirada, CA with a minor in Biblical Studies. In 2012, I began my graduate studies at New York University, earning a Master’s in Social Work specializing in geriatric and end of life care. I have been a Licensed Clinician for four years and feel honored to have a practice where I can use EMDR techniques to help others heal.

Sessions are typically 30min-55min long. For the first session, you can expect to go through a mental health assessment where I can get to know you and what your needs in therapy are. There is very little small talk in sessions as I attempt to focus on why you are attending therapy.

I am a Licensed Profession Counselor with 10 years of experience. I graduated in 2013 from Lindenwood University with an MA in Professional Counseling. In 2018, I graduated from Maryland Global Campus with an MS in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations. My therapeutic orientation is a person-centered CBT approach. I approach therapy by focusing on the client’s strengths and assisting them in learning skills involving thoughts and behaviors that can be used to manage chronic and everyday concerns, even after they have completed therapy. I also have specialized training in Mindfulness and use this skill set with many of my clients. I have experience working with couples, families, children, stress-related concerns, anxiety, anger, and Autism Spectrum related issues. In addition, I have experience with survivors of trauma and abuse. I have experience working with patients with online compulsive behaviors related to pornography, gaming, and social media.

Right off the bat, my number one priority will be making you comfortable. Therapy works best when you feel at ease, and your brain gets that you're in a safe place to explore what's been doing on and what you would like to create in your life. It can be kind of daunting, especially at first, but rest assured that on my many years on Earth there's probably nothing much I haven't already heard and pretty much nothing can shock me at this point. I mean, if you can't feel safe talking to your therapist, who CAN you feel comfortable with?

I'm a mix of all sorts of cultural influences - hence my fascination with languages and helping my clients adapt to change. My mother tongue is English, but I also grew up speaking Spanish, with my years in Buenos Aires leaving me with an unmistakably Argentinian accent (which other Spanish- speakers tend to sometimes 'lovingly mock'). My European side is thanks to over 30 years spent living and working in France, where I picked up not only an incurable love for lavender crème brûlée and other deliciously fattening foods, but the ability to provide therapy in fluent French. All in all, this means that immigrants, foreigners, expats; you're my people!